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Monday, November 30, 2015

Kubuntu 14.10 Alpha 1 "Utopic Unicorn" released with KDE 4.13.2 & Plasma 5


Kubuntu team officially announces the release of first Alpha release of Kubuntu 14.10 "Utopic Unicorn" with new features for testing purposes. The developers announces that this release will be based on Plasma 5 and they need your feedbacks after testing Kubuntu 14.10 on your machines. Also, review latest Software News to know what software is released today ?

According to official announcement, Kubuntu 14.10 "Utopic Unicorn" Alpha 1 is based on KDE 4.13.2, Plasma 1 and Plasma 5. The community state that Plasma 1 is their recommended stable offering and whatever you might get from default download, you will receive it in maintenance mode.

The Plasma 1 allows you to run software with which you are familiar and you will also recieve software updates and several bug fixes. Unfortunately, the Plasma 1 doesn't bring any new features, so you have to wait until its final release. You might also like to check out How to install KDE 4.13.2 using PPA on Ubuntu Variants and Linux Mint ?

Apart from Plasma 1, Kubuntu 14.10 will also introduce Plasma 5 whose work is in progress. The next generation of KDE Software is still a work in progress. The community also provided PPA for Plasma 5 which you can install it from Kubuntu Next PPA but remember that it will remove your stable software. You can easily download ISO Image of Kubuntu 14.10 Alpha 1 "Utopic Unicorn" for your machines.

The main highlighted feature of Kubuntu 14.10 Alpha 1 release is based in KDE Applications and Platform 4.13.2 which mianly includes several bug fixes. There are some known problems which community shared with its users. Some of these known problems includes syslinux offers no OEM mode on Kubuntu Utopic Alpha 1, ubiquity-kde fails to install Kubuntu in non-English and Ubiquity-side bar is broken on the initial page for the KDE UI. You might also like to check out latest Linux Distro News to know what's new in them ?

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Sunday, November 29, 2015

Kubuntu 14.10 Beta 1 "Utopic Unicorn" released with KDE 4.14 & Plasma 5 Support


The Kubuntu development team officially announces the release of Kubuntu 14.10 Beta 1 "Utopic Unicorn" with support for Plasma 5 and KDE 4.14 for testing purposes. This release is just a maintenance release with few known issue which will be resolved by the final release. It mainly includes KDE 4.14 and Plasma 5 which are now available for testing purposes only.

According to official announcement, Kubuntu 14.10 Beta 1 "Utopic Unicorn" officially available for download with support for KDE 4.14 and Plasma 5. According to release, Plasma 4 is recommended one which you will get as default Plasma which is currently in maintenance mode. It runs software you are familiar with and will be getting updates and bug fixes but not new features from now on.

With the release of this beta version, the team also provides Plasma 5 image which you can download and text it or install it on your Kubuntu system but before installation firstt remove the stable Plasma from your system. As you know that Plasma 5 is the first beta release which also contains plenty of known bugs. Also, review recent Linux Distro News to know what's new in them ?

The Kubuntu 14.10 Beta 1 release also comes with minor known issues related with Plasma 5 like no install icon on desktop, ubiquity-dm does not run on kubuntu plasma5 images, permissions issue, no web browser in app menu, no SDDM autologin even if ubiquity box is set, khelpcenter docs misses any themeing and plasma5 phonon kcm misses icons. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

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How to Install Profile Cleaner 2.30.1 using PPA on Ubuntu Variants and Linux Mint


Profile Cleaner is a simple tool which reduces the browser profile size by cleaning/reindexing their sqlite databases. The main benefit of using Profile Cleaner is its capability of size reduction of profile databases. It also possess fater reading speed of profile databases. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

The Profile Cleaner utility is supported by almost all famous web browsers including Chromium, Conkeror, Firefox, Google Chrome, Midroi, Thunderbird and QupZilla. This browser also offers indirect benefit where users of profile-sync-daemon will experience faster initial sync/unsync due profile size reduction.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss about how to install latest Profile Cleaner 2.30.1 using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu and Linux Mint systems.

Step Wise Installation of Profile Cleaner 2.30.1 (Reduce Browser Profile Size) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu and Linux Mint

Step 1 : First open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for Profile Cleaner 2.30.1 on your Ubuntu Variants and Linux Mint system.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:graysky/utils
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA in the local software repository on your Ubuntu variants and Linux Mint system.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest stable Profile Cleaner 2.30.1 on your Ubuntu variants and Linux Mint system.
$ sudo apt-get install profile-cleaner
After installation, reduce your browser profile size with the help of Profile Cleaner utility on your system.

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Kubuntu 14.10 Beta 2 "Utopic Unicorn" released with Plasma 5 Preview & KDE 4.14


Kubuntu developers officially announces the release of Kubuntu 14.10 Beta 2 "Utopic Unicorn" with final build of KDE 4.14 along with Plasma 5 and Plasma 4 desktop. Well if you compare this beta release with beta 1 then you won't find much difference between them. The only advantage of getting Kubuntu 14.10 beta 2 "Utopic Unicorn" is to access Plasma 5 desktop preview.

According to official announcement, Kubuntu 14.10 Beta 2 "Utopic Unicorn" finally available for download and testing with Plasma 4 desktop and KDE 4.14. The Plasma 4 desktop is recommended by Kubuntu community which runs software with which you are familiar and also provides updates and bug fixes but no new features are included in Plasma 4 desktop.

This release also provides Plasma 5 desktop packages which allows you to upgrade Plasma 4 to Plasma 5. The developers are still working on Plasma 5 desktop and provides updates for it at a regular interval. Apart from Plasma desktop, the second beta release of Kubuntu 14.10 also includes final KDE 4.14 Applications and Platform with several bug fixes. Also, review recent Linux Distro News to know what's new in them ?

The development team also publishes some of the known issues of Kubuntu 14.10 Beta 2 "Utopic Unicorn" such as no install icon on desktop, ubiquity-dm does not allow alive desktop on live system, permission issue, no web browser in app menu, khelpcenter docs misses any themeing, plasma5 phonon kcm misses icons and no sddm kcm. You might also like to check out other latest Software News to know what's new in software world ?

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Saturday, November 28, 2015

How to Install Shutter 0.93 (Screenshot Tool) via PPA on Ubuntu & Linux Mint


Shutter is a popular screenshot application which allows you to take a screenshot of specific area, window, your whole screen or even a website. It is used to capture specific area, desktop, window, menu or tooltip. You can also add text, arrows, rectangles, ellipses, crop and auto-increment shape.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install Shutter 0.93 using PPA on Ubuntu 14.04, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Linux Mint and other PPA based Linux Distros. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

Step Wise Installation of Shutter 0.93 (Screenshot Tool) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Linux Mint and other PPA based Linux Distros

Step 1 : Before beginning the installation, Open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for Shutter 0.93 on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:shutter/ppa
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently add PPA for Shutter 0.93 in the software repository on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest stable Shutter 0.93 on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install shutter
After installation, search "Shutter" either in Unity Dash or in Application menu. You can take the screenshots with the help of Shutter app on your system.

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Friday, November 27, 2015

How to Install Audacious 3.5 Music Player via PPA on Ubuntu, Debian & Linux Mint


Audacious is a free and open source music player which is the decendant of XMMS player. Like any other Music Player, Audacious music player allows you to drag and drop folders and individual song files, search for artists and albums in your entire music library. You might also like to check out other latest Software News to know what's new in software world ?

You can also create or edit your own custom playlists and also listen to CD's or music stream from internet. This player runs on various Linux Distros, BSDs and Microsoft Windows platforms. The current stable version of Audacious 3.5 is now available for download. You can also check out what's new in Audacious 3.5 Music Player ?

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install Audacious 3.5 Music Player on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros.

Step Wise Installation of Audacious 3.5 Music Player using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros

Step 1 : Open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for Audacious 3.5 Music Player on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for Audacious 3.5 in the software repository on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install Audacious 3.5 Music Player and its plugins on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install audacious audacious-plugins
After installation, search for "Audacious" either in Unity Dash or in Application menu. Launch Audacious Music Player and play your favorite track in this player.

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

How to Install Evolution 3.13.3 using PPA on Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint


Evolution is one of the famous personal information management application which provides integrated mail, calendering and address book functionality. Few days ago Evolution 3.13.3 client was released with new features. You can check out what's new in Evolution 3.13.3 release ?

Evolution retreives mail using POP and IMAP protocols and transfer emails with SMTP protocol. It establish secure network connections which are encrypted with SSL, TLS and STARTTLS. It also includes email encryption with GPG and S/MIME and E-mail filters. You might also like to check out latest Software News to know what's happening in software world ?

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how could you install Evolution 3.13.3 using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros.

Step Wise Installation of Evolution 3.13.3 (Personal Information and Mail Assistant) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros

Step 1 : Before beginning the installation, Open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for Evolution 3.13.3 on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:fta/gnome3
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for Evolution 3.13.3 in the software repository on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest Evolution 3.13.3 client on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install evolution
After installation, enter your account credentials and access your mail account and its mails directly on your desktop with the help of Evolution client.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

How to Install FFmpeg 2.2.4 "Muybridge" using PPA on Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint


There are several encoding software available for Linux Distros, but FFmpeg considered as the most famous encoding software which is available for cross platforms. FFmpeg is one of the leading multimedia framework which allows you to decode, encode, transcode, mux, stream and filter.

It also includes libavcodec, libavutil, libavformat, libavdevice, libswscale and libswresample which can be used by applications. Apart from ffmpeg, ffserver, ffplay and ffprobe are also used by end users for transcoding, streaming and playing. You might also like to check out latest Software News on our website.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install FFmpeg 2.2.4 (Encoder and Decoder) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, Elementary OS, Peer OS and other Debian based Linux Distros.

Step Wise Installation of FFmpeg 2.2.4 (Encoder and Decoder) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros

Step 1 : First open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for FFmpeg 2.2.4 on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:samrog131/ppa
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for FFmpeg 2.2.4 in the software repository on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest FFmpeg 2.2.4 on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install ffmpeg-real
After installation, search and open FFmpeg application on your system. Now encode or decode your favorite audio or video files.

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How to Install DBeaver 3.0.1 via Debian Package on Ubuntu, Debian & Mint


DBeaver is famous universal database manager available for developers and database administrators. It offers several key features like multiplatform, freeware, based on opensource framework, supports any database having JDBC driver, handle any external datasource which may or may not have a JDBC driver.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install DBeaver 3.0.1 using Debian Package on Ubunut, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

Step Wise Installation of DBeaver 3.0.1 using Debian Package on Ubuntu, Debian, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Linux Mint and other Debian based distros.

Installation of DBeaver 3.0.1 on 32-bit Ubuntu and Debian based Derivatives


Step 1 : Before beginning the installation, Open the terminal to install latest gdebi installer on your 32-bit Ubuntu and its derivatives.
$ sudo apt-get install gdebi
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to download 32-bit Debian Package of DBeaver 3.0.1 using wget command on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ wget http://dbeaver.jkiss.org/files/dbeaver_3.0.1_i386.deb
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest stable DBeaver 3.0.1 on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo gdebi dbeaver_3.0.1_i386.deb
After installation, search for "DBeaver" either in Unity Dash or in Application menu. Launch it from there and access its advanced features on your distros.

Installation of DBeaver 3.0.1 on 64-bit Ubuntu and Debian based derivatives

Step 1 : Before beginning the installation, Open the terminal to install latest gdebi installer on your 64-bit Ubuntu and its derivatives.
$ sudo apt-get install gdebi
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to download 64-bit Debian PAckage of DBeaver 3.0.1 using wget command on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ wget http://dbeaver.jkiss.org/files/dbeaver_3.0.1_amd64.deb
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest stable DBeaver 3.0.1 on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo gdebi dbeaver_3.0.1_amd64.deb
After installation, search for "DBeaver" either in Unity Dash or in Application menu. Launch it from there and access its advanced features on your distros.

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How to Install HandBrake 0.10 Video Transcoder via PPA on Ubuntu & Linux Mint

How to Install HandBrake 0.10 Video Transcoder via PPA on Ubuntu & Linux Mint

HandBrake is a simple tool which is used for converting video from one format into other format and supports wide variety of music codecs. It process most of the common multimedia files along with support for Video Encoders like H.264, H.265 and Audio Encoders such as AAC, CoreAudio AAC/HE-AAC, MP3 and Flac.

Other key features offered by HandBrake tool includes title/chapter selection, queue up multiple encodes, chapter markers, subtitles, constant quality or average bitrate video encoding, support for VFR, CFR and VFR and live Video previews. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install HandBrake 0.10 using PPA on Ubuntu 14.10, 14.04, Kubuntu 14.10, 14.04, Xubuntu 14.10, 14.04, Linux Mint 17 and other latest PPA based Linux Distros.

Step Wise Installation of HandBrake 0.10 (Video Transcoder) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Linux Mint and other PPA based distros

Step 1 : Before beginning the installation, Open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for HandBrake 0.10 on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:stebbins/handbrake-releases
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for HandBrake 0.10 in the software repository on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest stable HandBrake 0.10 on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install handbrake
After installation, search for "HandBrake" application either in Unity Dash or in Application menu. Now with the help of HandBrake convert your audio and video files from one format to another format on your system.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

How to Install DroidCam 1.2 Webcam using PPA on Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint


DroidCam App (Wireless Webcam) is quite popular among Android users, but Dev47 provides PPA for DroidCam so that users of Ubuntu and its variant can install DroidCam client on their Debian based Linux Distros. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

The DroidCam (Wireless Webcam) application turns you mobile phones into wireless webcam on your Linux Distros and also allows you to chat on Skype, Google+ and other programs. You can easily connect DroidCam over WiFi or USB cable.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install DroidCam 1.2 (Wireless Webcam) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros.

Step Wise Installation of DroidCam 1.2 (Wireless Webcam) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros

Step 1 : First open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to install build-essential tools and linux headers on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for DroidCam 1.2 on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-add-repository ppa:paolorotolo/droidcam
Step 3 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for DroidCam 1.2 in the software repository on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 4 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install DroidCam 1.2 on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install droidcam
After installation, search for "DroidCam" either in Unity Dash or in Application menu. Open it and configure the settings so that you can chat with your friends via DroidCam application on your Linux Distro.

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Monday, November 23, 2015

How to Install Fritzing 0.8.7b via PPA on Ubuntu, Debian and Linux Mint


Fritzing is basically an open source hardware initiative which makes electronics accessible as a creative material for anyone. This software offers tools such as community website and services, to make it more popular among new users. You might also like to check out latest Software News on our website.

In simple words, Fritzing is an electronic design automation software for designers, artists and just anyone who has interest in physical computing and prototyping. Its primary objective is to provide easy tools for documenting and sharing physical computing projects, producing layouts for Printed Circuit Boards and teaching electronics.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install latest Fritzing 0.8.7b using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, Elementary OS and other Debian based Linux Distros.

Step Wise Installation of Fritzing 0.8.7b (Design your own Electronic Circuits) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros

Step 1 : First open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for Fritzing 0.8.7b on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ehbello/fritzing
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for Fritzing 0.8.7b in the software repository on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest Fritzing 0.8.7b on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install fritzing
After installation, search for "Fritzing" either in Unity Dash or in Application menu. Now create your own electronic designs with the help of Fritzing tool on your Linux system.

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How to Install PhotoQt 1.2 (Image Viewer) via PPA on Ubuntu & Linux Mint

How to Install PhotoQt 1.2 (Image Viewer) via PPA on Ubuntu & Linux Mint

PhotoQt is a simple image viewer and is based on Qt5. It supports several image formats, basic file management operations, slideshow feature, Exif information, highly adjustable to your custom preference, very fast and flexible, thumbnail cache, system tray usage and command line options.

According to official announcement, PhotoQt 1.2 comes with better SVG support along with XCF support and PSB/PSD support. It also adds sorting criteria for files, option to stay centered on active thumbnail, remember zoom levels/rotation per session, option to fit smaller images in window, improved handling of windowed/fillscreen mode and automatic language detection on first start-up.

In today's HowTutorial, we will discuss how to install PhotoQt 1.2 using PPA on Ubuntu 14.10, Ubuntu 14.04, Kubuntu 14.10, Kubuntu 14.04, Xubuntu 14.10, Xubuntu 14.04, Linux Mint 17 and other PPA based Linux Distros. You might also like to check out other latest Software News to know what's new in them ?

Step Wise Installation of PhotoQt 1.2 (Image Viewer) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Linux Mint and other PPA based Linux Distros


Step 1 : Before beginning the installation, Open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for PhotoQt 1.2 on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:samrog131/ppa
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for PhotoQt 1.2 in the software repository on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest stable PhotoQt 1.2 on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install photoqt
After installation, now try to open your personal images in PhotoQt Viewer to check how they look.

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Sunday, November 22, 2015

How to Install GIMP 2.8.10 using PPA on Ubuntu, Debian and Linux Mint


GIMP is a GNU Image Manipulation Program which is primarily used for image retouching and editing, free-form drawing, resizing, cropping, photo-montages, converting between different image formats and more specialized tasks. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install latest GIMP 2.8.10 using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros.

Step Wise Installation of GIMP 2.8.10 (Raster Graphics Editor) using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux Distros

Step 1 : Before beginning the installation, Open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for GIMP 2.8.10 on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:otto-kesselgulasch/gimp
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for GIMP 2.8.10 in the software repository on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest GIMP 2.8.10 on your Debian based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install gimp
After installation, search for "GIMP" either in Unity Dash or in Application menu. Open your favorite images for editing in GIMP software.

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How to Install FreeFileSync 6.13 (File & Folder Synchronizor) on Ubuntu 14.10, 14.04

How to Install FreeFileSync 6.13 (File & Folder Synchronizor) on Ubuntu 14.10, 14.04

FreeFileSync is a software which allows you to synchronize files and synchronize folders for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. This program is designed to save your time setting up and running backup jobs while having nice visual feedback along the way.

FreeFileSync offers several key features such as copy locked files, detect conflicts and propagate deletions, binary file comparison, configure handling of Symbolic links, process multiple folder pairs, native 64-bit support, copy NTFS security permissions, full unicode support and highly optimized runtime performance. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

According to official announcement, FreeFileSync 6.13 comes with fixed crash when failing to create log file during batch run, show directory traversal errors as conflict category on grid, improved file filter behavior for certain edge cases when updating the database and support silent installation for Inno Setup. If you wish to review all fixes, then you should visit their official changelog page.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install FreeFileSync 6.13 using Debian repository on your Ubuntu 14.10 "Utopic Unicorn" and Ubuntu 14.04 LTS "Trusty Tahr" systems. You can also try the following commands on other Ubuntu variants, but do it at your own risk.

Step Wise Installation of FreeFileSync 6.13 using Debian repository on Ubuntu 14.10 and Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

Step 1 : Before beginning the installation, Open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to copy the following repository path on your Ubuntu 14.10 "Utopic Unicorn" system.
$ sudo sh -c 'echo "deb http://archive.getdeb.net/ubuntu utopic-getdeb apps" >> /etc/apt/sources.list'
Or, If you are using Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, then you must run the following command in terminal to copy the repository of FreeFileSync 6.13 on your Ubuntu 14.04 LTS "Trusty Tahr" system.
$ sudo sh -c 'echo "deb http://archive.getdeb.net/ubuntu trusty-getdeb apps" >> /etc/apt/sources.list'
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to download and add repository key on your Ubuntu system.
$ wget -q -O- http://archive.getdeb.net/getdeb-archive.key | sudo apt-key add -
Step 3 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added repository in the sources.list file on your Ubuntu system.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 4 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest stable FreeFileSync 6.13 on your Ubuntu system.
$ sudo apt-get install freefilesync
After installation, now try to synchronize your files and folders with the help of FreeFileSync tool on your Ubuntu system.

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Saturday, November 21, 2015

How to Install Midori 0.5.10 Browser using PPA on Ubuntu 15.04 & Linux Mint 17

How to Install Midori 0.5.10 Browser using PPA on Ubuntu 15.04 & Linux Mint 17

Midori development team officially announces the release of Midori 0.5.10 which is also known as "Leap of Leopards". This release primarily includes bugfixes which were reported in previous release. Well Midori is another lightweight, fast and free web browser. It aligns properly with Xfce based distros and is default browser in elementaryOS.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install Midori 0.5.10 Browser using PPA on Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 14.10, Ubuntu 14.04, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Linux Mint 17 and other PPA based Linux Distros. You can also download the latest Midori 0.5.10 for your Linux systems.

Step Wise Installation of Midori 0.5.10 Web Browser using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Linux Mint and other PPA based Linux Distros

Step 1 : Before beginning the installation, Open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for Midori 0.5.10 Web Browser on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:midori/midori-dev
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for Midori 0.5.10 browser in the software repository on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest Midori 0.5.10 browser on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install midori
Now enjoy surfing your favorite websites using Midori web browser on your system. You might also like to check out other latest Software News to get latest software updates.
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Friday, November 20, 2015

How to Install Rhythmbox 3.2.1 Music Player via PPA on Ubuntu 15.04 & Mint 17

How to Install Rhythmbox 3.2.1 Music Player via PPA on Ubuntu 15.04 & Mint 17

Rhythmbox is default music player for GNOME desktop environment and have similar interface as of Apple's iTunes. It provides several common features such as playlist support, iPod integration, podcast playback and support for streaming audio. The users can also browse their favorite albums online via music stores Magnatune and Jamendo.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install Rhythmbox 3.2.1 Music Player using PPA on Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 14.10, Ubuntu 14.04, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Linux Mint 17 and other PPA based Linux Distros.

Step Wise Installation of Rhythmbox 3.2.1 Music Player using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Linux Mint and other PPA based Linux Distros

Step 1 : Before beginning the installation, Open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for Rhythmbox 3.2.1 on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:fossfreedom/rhythmbox
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for Rhythmbox 3.2.1 in the software repository on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest stable Rhythmbox 3.2.1 on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install rhythmbox
Now play your favorite track or podcast using Rhythmbox player on your system. You might also like to check out other latest Software News to know what's new in software world ?
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How to Install StreamStudio 2.0.9 using PPA on Ubuntu & Linux Mint

How to Install StreamStudio 2.0.9 (Stream Videos) via PPA on Ubuntu & Linux Mint

Like other media players, StreamStudio also allows you to download and convert videos from one format to another. It is a free software and licensed under GPLv2. There are lot of plugins offered by StreamStudio such as YouTube, Dailymotion, T411, Cpasbien, Twitch, Kickass and OMG Torrent.

It also provides support for UPnP on your compatible devices along with live transcoding and read local files/web. In todays, HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install StreamStudio 2.0.9 using PPA on Ubuntu 15.04, 14.10, 14.04, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Linux Mint 17 and other PPA based Linux distros.

Step Wise Installation of StreamStudio 2.0.9 using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Linux Mint and other PPA based Linux Distros

Step 1 : Before beginning the installation, Open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for StreamStudio 2.0.9 on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/apps
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for StreamStudio 2.0.9 in the software repository on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest StreamStudio 2.0.9 on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install streamstudio
Now you can stream your favorite videos using StreamStudio software directly on your system. You might also like to check out other latest Software News to know what's new in them ?
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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

How to Install Geany 1.24.1 IDE using PPA on Ubuntu, Linux Mint & PPA based Distros


Geany is a small and lightweight integrated development environment which was developed to provide a small and fast IDE with only few dependencies from other packages. It is also imdependent from special Desktop Environment like KDE or GNOME and requires only GTK2 runtime libraries.

Geany offers several key features like syntax highlighting, code folding, symbol name auto-completion, construct completion/snippets, auto closing of XML and HTML tags, call tips, symbol lists, code navigation, build system to compile and execute your code, simple project management and plugin interface. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install latest Geany 1.24.1 IDE using PPA on Ubuntu 14.04, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Linux Mint and other PPA based Linux Distros.

Step Wise Installation of Geany 1.24.1 IDE using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Linux Mint and other PPA based Linux Distros

Step 1 : Before beginning the installation, Open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for Geany 1.24.1 IDE on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:geany-dev/ppa
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for Geany 1.24.1 IDE in the software repository on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest Geany 1.24.1 IDE on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install geany
After installation, search for "Geany" either in Unity Dash or in Application menu to launch it from there. Now enjoying doing programming using Geany IDE on your Linux Distros.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

How To Install Fingerprint GUI 1.06 using PPA on Ubuntu & Linux Mint

How To Install Fingerprint GUI 1.06 using PPA on Ubuntu & Linux Mint

Fingerprint GUI developers officially announces the release of Fingerprint GUI 1.06 with new improvements and minor bugfixes. According to official announcement, Fingerprint GUI 1.06 comes with new program icon, new design for fingerprint request widget and also added MATE desktop to fingerprint-polkit-agent.desktop settings. The Fingerprint-helper now aware of multiple screen environments and is always placed on the screen that contains the cursor. This release also includes minor bugfixes like fix for cinnamon-screensaver on Mint 16 and Mint 17 along with segfault after failed login on secure tty.

In today's HowTo Tutorial, we will discuss how to install Fingerprint GUI 1.06 using PPA on Ubuntu 14.10, 14.04, Kubuntu 14.10, 14.04, Xubuntu 14.10, 14.04, Linux Mint 17 and other PPA based Linux Distros. You might also like to check out other latest Software News on our website.

Step Wise Installation of Fingerprint GUI 1.06 using PPA on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Linux Mint and other PPA based Linux Distros


Step 1 : Open the terminal and run or copy the following command in terminal to add PPA for Fingerprint GUI 1.06 on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:fingerprint/fingerprint-gui
Step 2 : Next, run or copy the following command in terminal to update recently added PPA for Fingerprint 1.06 on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get update
Step 3 : Finally, run or copy the following command in terminal to install latest stable Fingerprint GUI 1.06 on your PPA based Linux Distros.
$ sudo apt-get install libbsapi policykit-1-fingerprint-gui fingerprint-gui
After installation, search "Fingerprint GUI" and launch it on your system.

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